Ann Arbor sites approved for development
January 1, 2020Further addressing the demand for affordable residential housing, the Ann Arbor City Council passed resolutions instructing the Ann Arbor Housing Commission to work on developing affordable housing at nine different city-owned properties. As a result, two specific properties on Catherine St. and N Ashley St. received a green light to immediately begin the development process.
City Council adopts new affordable housing incentives
January 1, 2020New incentives, aimed at increasing the amount of affordable housing in the area, have been approved by Ann Arbor City Council. During a meeting on November 4, the Council voted 11-0 to change zoning premiums, allowing developers incentives based on the number of affordable residential housing units included in developments. The incentives address an Ann
All Hair Type Stylist Training
December 1, 2019Beautiful Luxe Hair Salon in Ann Arbor has opened a new beauty school inside the Briarwood Mall. The Beautiful Luxe School of Cosmetology opened in October, inspired by owner Aisha Gatlin noticing how many of her stylists were untrained in how to best work with the naturally curly, textured locks of African American clients. Interested
U-M to host 2020 Presidential Debate
December 1, 2019The Commission on Presidential Debates announced that the University of Michigan will host a debate during the 2020 Presidential campaign. The debate, scheduled for October 15, 2020, will take place at the Crisler Center as the second of three debates held before the November election.
Ann Arbor Among “Best Hospital Cities”
December 1, 2019Medbelle, a digital UK healthcare organization, in a recent study named Ann Arbor as one of the ten best cities for hospitals in the United States. Ann Arbor was listed as the #7 best city in the U.S. for hospitals, ahead of contenders like Houston, Denver and Dallas. The study focused on world cities’ health
Citizens Academy Accepting Enrollment for 2020
December 1, 2019If you’re interested in having a better understanding of how city government works, the Ann Arbor Citizens Academy, founded in 2017 as a sister academy to the successful Ann Arbor Police, Fire and Courts Academy, will present classes once a week for nine weeks beginning January 22. To educate the public on area infrastructure on